The Do’s and Don’ts of Drone Usage in the UK

When it comes to the laws and rules when flying a drone in the UK, there are some specific things that you must keep in mind.

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Recently there has been a massive boom in not only the number of drones but the number of people applying for and attaining ​permits to fly their drone.

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There are obvious advantages ​to using a drone to film a scene or gather data. For one, drone use is significantly cheaper than having to hire a helicopter to get those stunning aerial shots you often see in TV shows or films.

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Drones are also using for gathering data such as crops. They allow a farmer to cover massive areas of land without having ​to put in the time on the ground. This has obvious benefits and allows the farmer to spend their time in other important areas therefore maximising their productivity.

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However there are laws covering what you can and can't do with a drone, and some countries such as South Africa have also banned them. So, take a look at the following infographic for more detail on the rules and regulations of drone usage in the UK.